Kim Rogers
Hanley Wood Exhibitions
KRogers@HanleyWood.com
972.536.6353
APSP TO OFFER ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AT THE 2008 INTERNATIONAL POOL | SPA | PATIO EXPO
DALLAS -- August 1, 2008 -- Spotlighting the important topics challenging today’s pool builders, retailers and service company professionals, the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals® (APSP) will offer advanced educational events during the 2008 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo, November 18-20, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada USA. These special events are just one component of the Expo’s multi-dimensional, pre-show advanced educational programming.
“APSP has put together three compelling programs for elevating the quality of pool builders, retailers and service company professionals," said Donna Bellantone, Director of the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo. “Each program offers a unique and remarkable curriculum that is guaranteed to grow skills and enrich personal development.”
The APSP Builders Institute, presented by the APSP Builders Council, is a two-day program of high-level seminars for pool and spa builders. Held November 16-17, the program features eight classes including, “Concrete Decks,” “Vanishing Edge and Rim Flow Pools Part 1,” “Vanishing Edge and Rim Flow Pools Part 2,” “Waterfalls: Design and Construction,” “Brilliant Glass Tile Installation: The Ultimate Upscale Design Element,” “Give It Your Best Shot - Gunite and Shotcrete in Swimming Pool Construction,” “Vanishing Edge Swimming Pool Hydraulics,” and “Design and Build: The Outdoor Kitchen.”
The APSP Retail Institute features a full day program, “So, Who Taught You How to Retail?” focusing on store design and merchandising secrets to increase sales and profits. Targeted to retailers of new stores, second locations or remodels, this program is presented by APSP Retailers Council. Held November 17, topics include store design tactics and secrets on how to maximize and maintain the store’s optimum selling image.
Presented by APSP Service Council, the APSP Technical Service Institute is a full day program featuring management-level presentations for owners, supervisors and managers of service companies. Held November 17, classes include, “The Science Behind Sanitation and Oxidation,” “Anti-Entrapment - Our Changing Industry,” “Solutions to Weird Water Problems,” “California Title 20 and 24 Aquatic,” “Energy Analysis,” “Dual Disinfection for Commercial Pools,” “Practical Solutions to Proper Filtering and Suction Safety.” The program also includes four 15-minute vendor presentations from Stingl Products, Taylor Technologies, Del Ozone and LaMotte.
"Our councils spent months assembling the most relevant curriculum that will be taught by the industry's leading authorities,” said Bill Weber, President and CEO of APSP, the show’s official sponsor. "Each program offers educational content that is the best available."
Registration Packages
Conference seminars are ticketed events and seating is limited, so early registration is encouraged to ensure access to their preferred classes.
The Builders Institute Sunday/Monday Pass package includes admission [with lunch] to the two-day program, as well as admission to the Expo, the Keynote by Bill Walton and the Welcome Party at TAO. Prices are $455 for APSP members and $555 for non-members through October 7. Prices increase to $555 for members and $655 for non-members on October 8.
The Builders Institute Monday Pass package includes admission [with lunch] to the one-day program, as well as admission to the Expo, the Keynote by Bill Walton and the Welcome Party at TAO. Prices are $265 for APSP members and $315 for non-members through October 7. Prices increase to $315 for members and $365 for non-members on October 8.
The Retail Institute Monday Pass package includes admission [with lunch] to the one-day program, as well as admission to the Expo, the Keynote by Bill Walton and the Welcome Party at TAO. Prices are $195 for APSP members and $245 for non-members through October 7. Prices increase to $245 for members and $295 for non-members on October 8.
The Technical Service Institute Monday Pass package includes admission [with lunch] to the one-day program, as well as admission to the Expo, the Keynote by Bill Walton and the Welcome Party at TAO. Prices are $195 for APSP members and $245 for non-members through October 7. Prices increase to $245 for members and $295 for non-members on October 8.
Attendees can register for these programs at www.PoolSpaPatio.com, where program schedules and additional information are posted. For more information, please call 972.536.6350 or 888.869.8522.
About International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo
The International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo unites the former Int’l Pool & Spa Expo, Backyard Living Expo and AQUA Show under one roof to create unique opportunities for networking and interaction that won’t exist at any other event. Attendees include pool/spa builders/installers, retailers, service technicians, landscape architects/designers, custom home builders and home design center professionals. The accredited conference program will feature 83 seminars addressing a myriad of industry issues. The Expo ranks #101 in the 2007 Tradeshow Week 200. The official show sponsors include the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP), Pool & Spa News and Custom Home Outdoors. The show is endorsed by the Genesis 3 Design Group.
About Hanley Wood
Hanley Wood, LLC, is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions. The company also is North America’s leading publisher of home plans. Hanley Wood Exhibitions [Dallas] conducts 17 trade shows, including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the country.
Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is a $250 million company owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, LLC. CCMP Capital Advisors manages the Hanley Wood investment for JPMorgan Partners.
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